I am a Professional Counselor and an Addictions Counselor in New Jersey with over 20 years of experience working as a counselor, an advocate, and a Star Behavioral Health Provider. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, coming out (LGBTQIA), relationship issues, PTSD, military deployment and reintegration, and traumatic brain injury. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is client-centered and warm. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines client centered, solution-focused with systems theory and occasionally art self expression, however, I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific goals.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards becoming your authentic self. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LPC 37PC00377700
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Laurie has helped me tremendously find myself, and allowed me to move forward being my authentic self. A terrific listener who also holds me accountable. I have gained so much of myself with the help of Lourie guiding me through. Thank you
Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with Laurie for 2 months
She is a GREAT listener. I asked her to ask me questions and she did in order to understand my story better. I appreciate that
Written on Nov 27, 2021 after therapy with Laurie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Laurie is an incredibly insightful, compassionate, skilled therapist. In the safe environment she has created, I feel both supported by her as well as encouraged to make progress in my therapy work. I feel very lucky to have been matched with her!
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Laurie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes